Sunday School/Life Groups 1st Semester Catalog
January 17 – March 28, 2010
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SS/LG#: 1  Christian in Complete Armor & the Techniques of Success
Facilitator:  Rick Williams (517) 256-7821
This study of Ephesians 6 is designed to help you carefully unearth special
truths God intended for us to use on and off the spiritual battlefields of life.  
We will probe many deep pivotal questions of the heart and learn to formulate
techniques of spiritual success, now to know and do God’s will, etc.
Where:  On Campus: Room 200
When:   Sunday 6:00 pm (some childcare provided)
Cost:     None
Lesson Material: Print Lesson 1 (Legal size paper) - click here
      
SS/LG#: 2  Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University
Facilitators:  Dan and Angie Seagren (517) 699-8701 [hm] /517-256-9193
or bookemal@yahoo.com
Normal is broke, weird is good?!  Learn how to use your finances as God
intended. This group covers how to get out of debt and stay out of debt, no
matter your income; how to plan for retirement; plan for college expenses; and
give as God intends.  Are you ready to change your family tree financially?  If
you are, this Life Group is for you!
Where:  On Campus: Youth House
When:   Sunday @ 6:00 pm (some childcare provided)
Cost:     $93 (per couple) lifetime membership includes all class materials and
tools for real life application.

SS/LG#: 3  The Hole in Our Gospel
Facilitators:  Dennis and Shirley Simpson (517) 349-7765 [hm]  
(517) 231-3515 [cell] or  dassimps@hotmail.com
Study will be based on the book, Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns,
World Vision President.  This study deals with the question—“What does God
expect of us?”  How do we live in a way that listens to the ENTIRE Gospel?
Where:  Of Campus: 1183 Mizzen Drive Okemos, MI
When:   Sunday @ 6:30 pm (no childcare provided)
Cost:     Study Guide—no cost

SS/LG#: 4  Open Forum
Facilitators:  Tim and Shawn Brenner (517) 699-2644 [hm] (517) 410-8318
[Shawn] or brennergirls@aol.com
“What does the Bible say about…?” This discussion group will be looking at a
variety of subjects that Jesus felt strongly about.  A short devotional is
included and sharing will be encouraged.  
Where:  Off Campus: 2272 Grovenberg Rd. (near Holt High School)
When:   Sunday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (no childcare provided)
Cost:      None
      
SS/LG#: 5   Living Beyond Yourself (Ladies Bible Study)
Facilitator:  Carolyn Kundrat  (517) 755-0840 or ckundrat@live.com        
You can know the freedom of a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit.  Through
this study you’ll come to appreciate the supernatural aspects of the fruit that
you cannot grow, learn, or produce on your own.  Bible teacher and author
Beth Moore challenges you to develop the fruit by maintaining an intimate
relationship with the Spirit of God.  God develops in you the fruit of the Spirit.  
A Spirit-filled life truly results in living beyond yourself.
Where:  On Campus: Conference Room A
When:   Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (no childcare provided)
Cost:     $15

SS/LG#: 6   20s/30s Class
Facilitator: Aaron Kendall (517) 449-4774 / Steve & Debbie Reader
(517) 676-5785
Open to all adults from post-high school to 40.  This class seeks to foster
strong relationships between adults through personal discussion and book
study.
Where:  On Campus: Conference Room B/Upstairs
When:    Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided)
Cost:      None

SS/LG#: 7  T.I.P. (Transformation in Process)
Facilitator:  Ken McNulty      (517) 646-8001
Pursuing Spiritual Transformation Bible Studies Series is our current source
of study.  You will find a wide range of ages here, but generally the class
consists of a blend of young to middle-age-adults, but is open to all.  Visit the
class web page at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transformationinprocess
Where:  On Campus: Fellowship Hall
When:   Sunday @ 9:30 am
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 8  U.T.B. (Understanding the Bible)
Facilitator:  Alan Stokes        (517) 887-6710
This 12 week Bible Study course will help the student gain a greater
understanding of the Old Testament book of 1 Kings, chapters 8 through 17.  
After an introduction to inductive Bible study, students will learn about the final
years of King Solomon and the various kings of Judah and Israel that followed
Solomon.   The study ends with the entrance of Elijah on the Biblical scene,
who will be discussed in greater detail next semester.  
Where: On Campus: Room 201
When:  Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided)
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 9  Messengers
Facilitator:  Doug Artin      (517) 882-6932
This class uses The Word Action Series as a study source.  Class members
use a quarterly study-guide to aide them in their won personal study
throughout the quarter.  The desire of this group is to reach out to others
while encouraging one another to grow in Christ and community.  This class is
open to all and is primarily composed of mid-life adults.  
Where:  On Campus: Room 200
When:   Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided)
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 10  BeLieve, BeCome, BeLong
Facilitator:  Barb Bloomer          (517) 281-2320
The content of this class is found in the name, helping people to believe,
become and belong to Jesus and each other.
Where:  On Campus: Room 207
When:   Sunday @ 9:30 am  (childcare provided)
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 11  J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth)
Facilitator:  Larry Dexter     (517) 645-7316;  (517) 719-8654, (cell)
This class enjoys lively interaction to uncover hidden truths for successful
Christian living. Fellowship, caring for one another, and local trips to places of
interest are all opportunities to include unchurched friends.  The class
currently uses the Word Action Series as their study source.  Composed
primarily of senior adults, the class is open to everyone!
Where:  On Campus: Conference Room A
When:   Sunday @ 9:30 am (childcare provided)
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 12  Young Adult Huddles
Facilitator:  Aaron Kendall and Katie Miller (517) 449-4774 [Aaron],  
(517) 449-4774 [Katie]   PandaMSU@hotmail.com / millk38@hotmail.com
Discussion oriented group with current topics, relevant Bible reading and
topics geared to young adult daily life.
Where:  On Campus: Youth House
When:   Tuesday @ 7:00 pm (no childcare provided)
Cost:      None

SS/LG#: 13  Off Campus Ladies Bible Study
Facilitator:  Jeanie Johnson  (517) 882-6048
Topical Bible study using workbooks that everyone purchases, adult ladies of
all ages welcome.
Where:  Off Campus: 732 Fenton Street, Lansing, MI   48910
When:   Monday @ 6:30 pm  [off during snow season]
Cost:     Personal Workbook  ($10)

SS/LG#: 14  Church Mixed Doubles Bowling League
Facilitator:  Jimmy Kundrat  (517) 484-6419
Did you know that up to 50 people bowl every other week at South Church?  
You can join…
Where:  Off Campus: Royal Scot, on Grand Avenue
When:   Every Other Saturday @ 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost:     $11 per week for 3 games (fee includes prizes, etc.)

SS/LG#: 15  Church Mixed Bowling League
Facilitator:  Jimmy Kundrat  (517) 484-6419
This league is open to both men and women who are serious about bowling
every week. You can join…
Where:  Off Campus: Royal Scot, on Grand Avenue
When:   Every Tuesday @ 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost:     $12 per week for 3 games (fee includes prizes, etc.)

SS/LG#: 16  Church Basketball
Facilitator:  Brian Dorian  (517) 327-0317
Are you interested in a game of pick-up basketball?  Or would you just like to
shoot around?  Come join us on Thursday evenings for some fun and
exercise.  Open to all ages.
Where:  On Campus: Gym
When:   Every Thursday @ 6 pm – 8 pm
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 17   Men’s Prayer Group
Facilitator: Steve Reader   (517) 676-5785
Open to all men.  This group meets for encouragement, prayer and breakfast
at Flapjacks!  You can join us…
Where:  Off Campus: Flapjacks on South Cedar,
When:   Tuesdays @ 6:30 am  
Cost:     Cost of your breakfast

SS/LG#: 18   Bridge-Builders
Facilitator: Bob Gianettino   (517) 323-7592
Fellowship, encouragement and sharing for those over 50!   Open to
everyone.  This group meets monthly for board games, a meal and a great
program. You can join us…
Where:  On Campus: Fellowship Hall
When:   Last Thursday of the Month @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost:     $4 for lunch

SS/LG#: 19    I.M.A.G.E.
Facilitator:  Barb Bloomer  (517) 281-2320
This group is focused on helping people to realize their true identity in Jesus
Christ and discover genuine significance.
Where:  On Campus: Downstairs Room 110
When:   Wednesday @ 7:00 pm  (childcare provided)
Cost:     None

SS/LG#: 20   Men’s Prayer Group
Facilitator: Gary Schlitt  (517) 925-8186   Lonnie Gay   (517) 886-6968  
Open to all men.  This group meets for encouragement, prayer and breakfast
at Dennys!  You can join us…
Where:  Off Campus: Denny’s on West Saginaw
When:   1st Wednesday @ 7:30 am  
Cost:     Cost of your breakfast

SS/LG#: 21   Traditional Sunday Evening Worship
Facilitator: Bob Garza  (517) 882-3577  
Open to everyone. This is open to anyone wanting to continue with the
traditional Sunday evening worship.
Where: Church Sanctuary
When:  Sunday Evenings @ 6 p.m.
Cost: None

SS/LG#: 22   Ladies Bible Study – “The Misunderstood Woman”
Facilitator: Sandy Morey  (517) 887-4041
Open to all women (limit of 10 ladies), no child care provided.
Where: Off Campus, 330 Cloverland Dr., Lansing
When:  Thursday @ 7 p.m.
Cost:  Study material if necessary.

SS/LG#: 23   Sunday Lunch Bunch
Facilitator: Pam Preston   (517) 699-2462   
Open to anyone.  If you are interested in dining out weekly with the Sunday
Lunch Bunch, please give Pam a call.
Where: Area Restaurants
When:  Sundays, following the Morning Worship Service.
Cost:  Cost of your meal.

SS/LG#: 24   Basic Bible Study
Facilitator: Leila Harrier   (517) 627-5160   
This is a study for New/Growing Christians.  We will discuss responses to this
question:  “What happened to me when I accepted Jesus as my Savior?”  
Every session will include an element of the Christian faith, including: Walking
with God; Learning from God; Talking with God; Sharing with God; Speaking
for God; Filled with God’s spirit; and Uniting for God.  What does all this
mean?  Come and we’ll discuss it together. Completion certificates
presented.  
Where: On Campus, Conference Room A
When:  Sundays, 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. (nursery care will be provided)
Cost:  None.

SS/LG#: 25  Christian Grief Support
Facilitator: Larry Vert   (517) 323-4385 and cell 242-0045 or email
lrvert@michcom.net.  
Learn about grief and share with others going through their grief experience.  
Dates of the class will be March 1-April 5.
Where: 321 House
When:  Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Cost:  None.
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